37498BR

Extended Job Title:

Sr. Staff Nurse (Surgery/Transmountain)

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

Employees in this classification are responsible for providing professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or subspecialty clinic. They perform a variety of general and specialized nursing duties as part of a total health care team to provide the patient with complete evaluations. Employees in this position generally assist the head nurse in the supervision of other clinic personnel and may substitute for this person in the event of his/her absence. May supervise and instruct subordinate nursing personnel. Receives supervision from head nurse or physician, functions independently within guidelines. May supervise ancillary nursing personnel in the performance of certain tasks, and assists in training personnel. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals.

Requisition ID:

37498BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Function within the nurse's legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting

• Supervise and/or delegate nursing care to other members of the health care team using evidence-based practice in accordance with departmental staffing model

• Assists Clinic Director with development, maintenance, revision, and evaluation protocols; provide daily supervision of subordinates to include scheduling, activity overview and daily duties and functions

• Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals, outcomes, and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team Supervises, prepares and evaluates reports in nursing programs such Texas Vaccines

• Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies procedures and processes

• Personally demonstrate display and act in accordance with TTUHSCEPs values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

M-F

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate from an approved accredited nursing program

• Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas

• A minimum of two years of Staff Nurse experience in a specialty area

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Transmountain Practice Admin Elp

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group:

Health Care Professional

Shift:

Day

EEO Statement:

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an approved accredited nursing program

• Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas

• A minimum of two years of Staff Nurse experience in a specialty area

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Jeanne Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx